Surgery
College of Surgeons of SA
FCS Primary
Over 3,100 Single Best Answer (SBA) questions for the FCS Primary exam.
FCS Primary Overview
The Fellowship of the College of Surgeons of South Africa examination comprises the Primary, Intermediate, and Final exams. The Final must be passed within six years of passing the Intermediate.
The Primary is the entry-level examination covering the basic sciences foundation required for surgical training - anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
FCS Primary Details
FormatMCQ
Structure2 papers
Paper 1Anatomy MCQs - 120 questions
Paper 2Physiology / Pathology / Miscellaneous - 120 questions
Duration3 hours each paper
Pass standardAverage 50% or higher across both papers, with a 40% sub-minimum on each paper
Official source: cmsa.co.za ↗
Eligibility & Requirements
- Post-internship qualification registered with the HPCSA or any other medical council.
- Successfully completed the 3-day Basic Surgical Skills course or the Basic and Essential Surgical Skills Training (BESST) course.
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